Hood.—(See fig.)
Hoodshy.—A hawk is said to be “hoodshy” when she is afraid of, or resists, having her hood put on.
Hunger trace.—A mark, and a defect, in the tail feathers, denoting a weak point; generally due to temporary starvation as a nestling.
Imping.—The process of mending broken feathers is called “imping.” (See fig.)
Imping needle.—A piece of tough soft iron wire from about 1½ to 2½ in. long, rough filed so as to be three-sided and tapering from the middle to the ends. (See fig.)
Intermewed.—A hawk moulted in confinement is said to be “intermewed.”
Jack.—Mate of the merlin.
Jerkin.—Mate of the jerfalcon.
Jesses.—Strips of light but very tough leather, some 6 to 8 in. long, which always remain on a hawk’s legs—one on each leg. (See fig.)
Jonk.—To sleep.